Foot & Ankle Residency Training Program
at west penn hospital
The Foot & Ankle Surgical Training Program at West Penn Hospital offers a wide range of clinical and research opportunities, including – extensive inpatient and outpatient training experience, research opportunities, peer teaching, career development and more.
How We Started
Dr. Robert Mendicino, DPM, FACFAS was instrumental in founding the residency program at West Penn Hospital in 1997. Before the residency program transferred over to West Penn Hospital, the residents from the Podiatry Hospital of Pittsburgh completed their medical and surgical rotations there. If not for Dr. Mendicio’s hard work and dedication to the students, residents and training program, the residency at West Penn Hospital and the West Penn Foot and Ankle Society would not be where it is today.
Our Program Director
Dr. Alan Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS is the Program Director for the West Penn Hospital Foot & Ankle Institute. He is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle surgery and has been involved with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons throughout his career. Dr. Catanzariti’s research has been published in many peer-reviewed journals, and he often lectures at conferences and seminars on foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Catanzariti is highly regarded by his students, residents and fellow colleagues. Under his leadership, the residency program has become one of the best in the nation.
Why Choose Us?
Our residents are highly sought after and pursued for fellowship training and employment. Learn more about the opportunities our program has to offer. apply todayWhy Choose Us?
Our residents are highly sought after and pursued for fellowship training and employment. Learn more about the opportunities our program has to offer. Apply TodaySince 1996
We have focused on developing future leaders, stimulating research, supporting education, and cultivating innovation in the field of foot and ankle surgery since 1996.
The mission of the program is to foster understanding and creativity with respect to all aspects of Foot and Ankle Surgery. This is provided through interactions with faculty and peers and is supported with a full-service educationally conducive environment in the clinics, at the bedside, in the operating room, and with research.
CPME
Accreditation
PGY-3
PROGRAM LENGTH
4
RESIDENTS PER YEAR
Educational Opportunities
Our surgical, clinical and research programs are coordinated to provide a personalized training experience. You will need to register each time to receive the case materials and contact hours.
Radiology Rounds
Virtual rounds for residents to present 2-3 cases. Followed by questions, comments, and suggestions. Case materials are provided. Join along from 5:30 – 6:30 AM (EST).
Journal Club
Discuss pending or recently published foot and ankle related literature by the residents. Register for upcoming virtual and in-person Journal Club meetings today.
Resident Spotlight
We would like to welcome our newest residents into Residency Program and WPFAS family!
Jacob Gross, DPM
PGY-1
Isaac Kline, DPM
PGY-1
Arina Litrov, DPM
PGY-1
Upcoming Scott Alter, DPM Lectures
The Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lectures are free for Alumni, Fellows, Residents and Students. Register for upcoming virtual lectures today.
Upcoming Scott Alter, DPM Lectures
The Scott Alter, DPM, Memorial Lectures are free for Alumni, Fellows, Residents and Students. Register for upcoming virtual lectures.
West Penn Graduates
We wish our recent graduates the best of luck! Here’s where you can find them.
Jacob Jones, DPM
Attending the fellowship at American Foundation of Lower Extremity Surgery and Research Fellowship with J. John Anderson, DPM, FACFAS in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Vincent Vacketta, DPM
Attending the fellowship Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center Fellowship with Mark A. Prissel, DPM, FACFAS, Co-Director and Christopher Hyer, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Co-Director in Worthington, Ohio.
Kimberly Lockridge, DPM
Attending the fellowship at Foot & Ankle Institute Fellowship with Sandra R. Raynor, DPM, FACFAS in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Steven Georgian, DPM
Employed at Foot & Ankle Specialist of George Regional Hospital, Lucedale, Mississippi.
PGY-1
Jacob Gross, DPM
Isaac Kline, DPM
Arina Litarov, DPM
PGY-2
Jonathan Nigro, DPM
Mary Brandt, DPM
Matthew Diamond, DPM
Emily Lobos, DPM
PGY-3
Scott Schleunes, DPM
Attending the Northern California Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship
Michael Savisky, DPM
Attending the Tri-Valley Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Fellowship (Pleasanton, CA)
Kavin Lombardi, DPM
Attending the New Mexico Foundation of Lower Extremity Surgery and Research
John Marshall, DPM
Attending the Pennsylvania Intensive Lower Extremity Fellowship
Resident Research
Access the latest research, opinion and educational content in foot and ankle surgery.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Non Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Textbook Chapters and Periodicals
Testimonials
Vincent Vacketta
“Having the opportunity to train at West Penn has provided me with the skill set and knowledge base to be successful in the field of foot and ankle surgery. I feel tremendously blessed to have spent three years in Pittsburgh with West Penn and I am confident that my time here has prepared me to be the best clinician, surgeon, and individual I can be in the years to come.”
Kimberly Lockridge
“I believe that my residency training at West Penn has prepared me to excel in my future career as a foot and ankle surgeon. The mentorship that I have received from the attendings has built my solid foundation of academic, surgical, and clinical skills. I am confident that my West Penn residency education has prepared me with all the tools I need to succeed in my career and life.”
Steven Georgian
“This program has given me every chance to maximize my potential as a Foot and Ankle surgeon. From my training at West Penn Hospital, I feel confident in diagnosing and treating a wide range foot and ankle conditions both conservatively and operatively.”
Jacob Jones
“I believe that the training at West Penn has prepared me for any clinical or surgical scenario that I may encounter throughout my career. The well rounded training at West Penn has given me the confidence to succeed in every aspect of foot and ankle surgery at the next level.”
John E. Marshall IV.
“I’m extremely honored and grateful to become a part of the West Penn family. I am humbled to be part of the program known for training the best in the industry with their tradition of excellence. This training will undoubtedly carry me into my future career and allow me to excel as a foot and ankle surgeon.”